CLC EXAM TEST BANK 2024 CERTIFIED LACTATION
CONSULTANT EXAM TEST BANK 300 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
According to the AAP regarding weight loss in the breastfeeding newborn:
Weight loss of more than 7% from birth weight requires formula supplementation.Weight loss of more than 7% from birth weight indicates possible breastfeeding problems.Weight loss of less than 7% from birth weight is a sign of hypernatremia.Weight loss of more than 7% from birth weight is not a concern after day 5. - ANSWER>> Weight loss of more than 7% from birth weight indicates possible breastfeeding problems.When undernourished mothers were supplemented with extra energy in their diet, they: Had babies that gained weight slightly better Produced more nutritious milk Had babies that gained weight significantly better Responded to their infants more appropriately - ANSWER>> Responded to their infants more appropriately Harmful bacteria have difficulty growing in the breastfed infants' gut because the composition of
breastmilk:
Raises the pH of the gut to a basic level Provides too much iron for harmful bacteria to grow Fosters the growth of good bacteria that crowd out other organisms Fosters the growth of B12 in the large intestine - ANSWER>> Fosters the growth of good bacteria that crowd out other organisms Colostrum is made after there is a complete delivery of the placenta. True 1 / 4
False - ANSWER>> F Lactogenesis 2 occurs after the complete delivery of the placenta. True False - ANSWER>> T Lactogenesis 3 is also called Galactocemia.True False - ANSWER>> F It is called galactopoiesis
The following statement about Lactogenesis 3 is NOT true:
It is also called Galactopoiesis. Prolactin levels rise because of nipple stimulation.Frequency of removal of milk decreases milk in the breast.It is driven by the nursing parent's fluid intake. - ANSWER>> It is driven by the nursing parent's fluid intake.Engorgement is physiologically normal and is a marker for an excellent future of milk supply.True False - ANSWER>> F The more time spent breastfeeding in the first 48 hours, the less chance there is for engorgement.True False - ANSWER>> T For all breastfeeding individuals, bras are essential for comfort during lactation.True False - ANSWER>> F Breast surgery can potentially impact breastfeeding. 2 / 4
True False - ANSWER>> T Peri-areolar incisions with breast surgery are least significantly associated with milk insufficiency.True False - ANSWER>> False.Peri-areolar incisions are MOST likely associated w/ milk insufficiency When considering both chest masculinization surgery and breast reduction surgery: The likelihood of breastfeeding is unknown.Assessment and close nutritional follow up is key.It is important to assure nutrition of the infant.All of the above - ANSWER>> All of the above Suboptimal breast anatomy can potentially impact breastfeeding and should be seen as a "red flag" for close assessment and follow up. True False - ANSWER>> T Hypoplastic breasts always make ample milk.True False - ANSWER>> F There is no concern when a client reports a breast implant on only one side.True False - ANSWER>> F This could indicate history of discrepant breast size.With flat and inverted nipples, there will be inadequate production of milk-making hormones because prolactin involves nipple stretching while oxytocin involves nipple stroking. 3 / 4
True False - ANSWER>> F Prolactin = nipple stroking Oxytocin = nipple stretching The nipple stretches to four times its resting length in the baby's mouth, according to Smith's research.True False - ANSWER>> F Stretches to 2x its length An everted nipple is necessary for babies to attach to the breast. Unlike other mammals, they cannot form a teat.True False - ANSWER>> F When counseling someone who has had a breast surgery, it is important to consider: If the milk ducts are patent If the nipple pores are patent The need to monitor the baby's weight gain very closely All of the above - ANSWER>> All of the above Grade 3 inverted nipples are difficult or impossible to pull out/evert.True False - ANSWER>> T You can tell looking at a nipple at rest how it will function.True
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